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Raptors fire away in third quarter to defeat Hornets

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November 7

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"With early signs of momentum carrying over from Wednesday night's overtime victory against Dallas, Hornets point guard Chris Paul appeared pleased as he headed to the locker room with his team holding a two-point halftime lead against the Toronto Raptors. However, four minutes into the third quarter, Paul had the same frustrating glare as he did during Monday night's loss to the New York Knicks when the Hornets were thoroughly dominated in the fourth quarter, surrendering 40 points at Madison Square Garden. On Friday night, not even the home-court advantage could save the Hornets as they were undone by the Raptors' franchise-record eight 3-pointers in the third quarter that led to a ..."

Strong start only a beginning for Bosh

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November 4

Toronto Star

"Chris Bosh has had fast starts to NBA seasons before – he was blistering at this time last season, evoking thoughts of any number of individual awards – but he's more concerned these days with big finishes. So, yes, his 31 points per game over the first three games are nice and his 14.7 rebounds per game are pretty special, but it won't matter a lick if he's only average when the NBA season really gets going."

Bosh sees

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November 4

Toronto Sun

"Before the first question was launched Chris Bosh's way following practice at the Air Canada Centre yesterday, the Raptors' all-star forward noticed the sun had peeked through the windows located on two sides of the practice facility. The big forward was trying to keep things upbeat. However, it didn't take long for the media to add a little grey to the surroundings. Bosh was asked if tonight's game at home against the Detroit Pistons was crucial, given the fact that, afterward, they play seven of the next eight games on the road, all against Western Conference teams. A loss against Detroit tonight would put Toronto at 1-3 heading into the tough road swing. Bosh, who, individually, ..."

Shaq quip still stings

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October 27

Toronto Sun

"Chris Bosh doesn't plan on going fist city with Shaquille O'Neal tomorrow night at the Air Canada Centre when the Raptors open up the regular season against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But one gets the impression that he is still somewhat miffed by O'Neal's comments last season, when he described the good-natured Raptors forward as "the RuPaul of big men." O'Neal added that he was going to make Bosh quit when his plays him next (tomorrow). "It's what I do," Shaq said. But while Bosh brushed aside suggestions that O'Neal's words have increased his motivation, there still obviously is some resentment lingering. "I don't care. I really don't care. Everybody can talk back and forth all day. ..."

Bosh keeps it real

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October 27

Toronto Sun

"Chris Bosh is not suffering from delusions of dino grandeur. On the eve of the Raptors season-opening game tomorrow night against LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and the explosive Cleveland Cavaliers, the all-star forward acknowledged yesterday that his revamped, re-tooled and refocused team will have to out-work the elite clubs in the Eastern Conference this year to have any chance of winning. And if they don't, well, it could be a long year. And though he didn't say as much, if they don't, this season may end up being Bosh's farewell tour in Toronto, as one U.S. wag put it. Even with some key new faces, including potential all-star Hedo Turkoglu, Bosh suggested yesterday following a ..."

Bosh-Shaq feud fuel for opener

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October 25

Toronto Sun

"Now that the tedium of pre-season hoops is over, the focus turns to Wednesday's home opener and the return of Shaq Daddy. O'Neal lit up the Raptors in the desert last season and then lit a fuse with Chris Bosh by invoking the name of a drag queen. "I heard what Chris Bosh said, and that's strong words coming from the RuPaul of big men," the Big Aristotle opined following his 45-point outburst, a total that helped his then-Phoenix Suns romp to a 133-111 win on Feb. 27. "I'm going to do the same thing (in their next meeting) I did before -- make him quit. Make 'em quit and complain. It's what I do.""

Can Toronto keep Bosh enraptured?

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October 18

Boston Globe

"With a pristine location off Lake Ontario, vast international cuisine, culturally enriching art galleries, and enthralling nightlife, Toronto is considered one of the world's most attractive cities. Yet it has been unable to keep its franchise basketball players content for long. First came Damon Stoudamire, then Marcus Camby, Tracy McGrady, and most notably Vince Carter. All seemingly fell in love with Canada, embraced the newness of the NBA to the city, and became fan favorites. But, eventually, they all wanted out of Ontario, and the Raptors received little in return for them."

Raps are on the clock

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October 16

Toronto Sun

"The Raptors remain a work in progress, a team in transition whose biggest enemy is time. With time running out on the inconsequential pre-season, the Raptors are far from ready for the big lights that await in the regular season. The way they defended last night against the visiting Houston Rockets, the Raptors may need the entire season to establish any semblance of a defensive identity. But the wide-open looks and slow rotations must all be taken in context. When the regular season tips off on Oct. 28, last night's 124-112 setback will only be remembered for posterity purposes. Under no circumstance will head coach Jay Triano have both Patrick O'Bryant and Rasho Nesterovic on the ..."

Bosh and Turkoglu meshing quickly

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October 15

Toronto Star

"It came seemingly out of nowhere, a quick, little over-the-shoulder touch pass in traffic in the paint and it would have surprised no one had it smacked an unaware teammate in the face and bounced out of bounds. But Chris Bosh seemed to know it was coming, he took the 5-foot dish from Hedo Turkoglu and completed an uncontested layup, one of the best signs so far in the pre-season for the Raptors. While all questions cannot be answered after one half of one pre-season game, the meshing of Turkoglu and Bosh seems to be coming along quite nicely."

Muscled-up Bosh shows off big hook in paint

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October 11

Toronto Sun

"Chris Bosh might as well be known as Captain Hook. One of the byproducts of Bosh's decision to beef up in the off-season can be seen in the paint. Up until this season, he has been known more for his face-up game, his ability to take defenders off the dribble from the top of the circle and attack the rim or pull up. He is now bigger an, by expanding his body, Bosh now has the chance to expand his offence. When he made his pre-season debut on Friday, Bosh went 4-for-8 from the field, including a hitherto unseen hook shot. By his own admission, it wasn't exactly a vintage Kareem hook, but Bosh's ability to make the shot gives defenders another weapon they must now contend and defend. "I'm ..."

Bosh is back with a bang

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October 10

Toronto Sun

"Can't expect a guy coming off a hamstring strain, an athlete who missed every two-a-day workout and has yet to take part in a full practice with his revamped team, to make an impact right away when he comes back. And so it was last night for Raptors all-star forward Chris Bosh, who clearly needed some time to evaluate his physical status in his first pre-season game. Seven seconds, easy. Maybe eight. Then Bosh took a pass down low from Jose Calderon, muscled his way past Kevin Love, and laid home the night's first basket, an emphatic I'm-back announcement from the Raptors' veteran leader that helped spark Toronto to its first pre-season victory, 112-97 over the Minnesota Timberwolves. ..."

Raps get first look at bigger, meaner Bosh

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October 10

Toronto Star

"It's mentioned to Chris Bosh that the concern among fans may be that, because he's bigger and heavier now than he's ever been, some of the trademark quickness that's helped him become an NBA all-star might have evaporated in a summer of sweating in a gym. After all, in common thinking, more bulk means less explosiveness. A laugh tumbles out of him as he sits in the Raptors locker room at the Target Center here, and he shakes his head."

Raps all abuzz as Bosh returns

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October 9

Toronto Sun

"The Raptors will have four on the floor tonight in Minneapolis, but they still won't be operating on all cylinders. Four, as in No. 4 Chris Bosh, makes his pre-season debut tonight in Game 3 of the pre-season in a tilt with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bosh, who was being held out of action to ensure a slight hamstring problem healed completely, took part in five-on-none drills yesterday at practice as the Raps eased back into things after back-to-back losses to the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Jay Triano said he gave Bosh the option of staying behind and getting more treatment, but the four-time all-star would have none of it. "He wants to go bad," Triano said. "It's exciting for ..."

Bosh ribs DeRozan

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October 6

Toronto Sun

"Raptors veteran Chris Bosh had a message yesterday for DeMar DeRozan on the eve of the rookie's very first NBA pre-season game. "Don't mess up," said Bosh, before breaking out in a big grin. "I just gave him some words of encouragement," added Bosh, of the 20-year-old, who may be the club's starting shooting guard this season. "I just told him what he already knows -- go out there and play basketball, work on our principles and be defensive-minded. (I told him) you're going to make mistakes throughout the game, so don't get down on yourself. Just play as hard as you can." DeRozan, who was picked ninth overall by the Raptors in this year's NBA draft, has been inconsistent in camp, but ..."

Coach isn't worried about big two

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October 6

Toronto Sun

"Raptors head coach Jay Triano said it isn't a big deal that his team will be without two of their key bigs in pre-season action this week. Neither Chris Bosh nor Hedo Turkoglu will travel with the team to London for tonight's opening pre-season game at the John Labatt Centre, against the "host" Philadelphia 76ers. And they won't play when the Philadelphians travel to the Air Canada Centre for a game tomorrow night."

Bytown fans implore Bosh to re-up with Raps

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October 4

Toronto Sun

"Chris Bosh made a delayed appearance at yesterday's scrimmage, but the fans were waiting. With the team already in the middle of their warmups and having been introduced individually, Bosh came out to his own introduction and a rousing welcome. What soon followed were chants of "Re-sign, re-sign" which elicited a knowing smile and wave from Bosh and a thumbs up from Jarrett Jack who was on the floor running drills. Rookie draws praise Not unexpectedly, most of the crowd-pleasing came from the ultra-athletic duo of rookie DeMar DeRozan and newcomer Sonny Weems who put on quite a show for the Ottawa fans, while Reggie Evans continues to look like that blue-collar, hard-working, lunch ..."

Raps taking no chances with Bosh or Turkoglu

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October 2

Toronto Sun

"Sorry Ottawa. There will be no Bosh or Hedo for you. Raptors head coach Jay Triano, who already had determined Chris Bosh would rest his strained hamstring for the week, yesterday took newcomer Hedo Turkoglu out of action for the remainder of the team's stay in Ottawa. "I don't think it would help him at all to get him involved while we are here," Triano said. "I'm going to take the advice of our trainers and our strength and conditioning coaches and find out where he is physically, but I just don't think it makes a lot of sense for he or Chris to participate this week at all." Turkolglu is dealing with a strained quad in addition to some fatigue after a busy off-season and a long ..."

Bosh ready for his close-up

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October 2

Toronto Star

columnist Chris Young

"Next up — Chris Bosh: The Movie. Or at least, a little taste of it. Bosh's latest project — First Ink, a high-def rendering of the Raptors star's latest rendering – gets sneak-preview status alongside the first-night headliner at this weekend's Canadian Sport Film Festival. The 40-minute documentary is two weeks away from completion and is scheduled for full DVD release later on next month, but a three-minute teaser is on deck Saturday at the festival, returning for its second year. The Toronto production company behind the film followed Bosh and shot footage in Toronto over a two-month period this summer. Bosh's first tattoo – from inception to first sitting – is the jumping-off point for ..."

Bosh with more bulk reason for optimism

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October 2

Toronto Star

"In the early, lonely days of a playoff-less off-season, Chris Bosh, the Raptors' all-star, sent a text message to Jay Triano, the Toronto coach. Bosh told Triano that he had finally watched the video of the epic conclusion of the men's basketball tournament at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But the American player wasn't rubbing a U.S. gold medal in a Canadian's face. He was talking about being a bigger man. "Chris sent me a message saying, `I looked too skinny (in Beijing),'" Triano said Thursday. "He said, `I called my (strength trainer) the next day and said, `Let's go!'""

Bosh, Turkoglu taking it slow

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September 30

Toronto Star

"Neither Hedo Turkoglu nor Chris Bosh got any on-court work done as the Raptors officially began training camp in Ottawa on Tuesday. Bosh is expected to miss the entire week of practices because of a strained hamstring; Turkoglu is just getting over a gruelling summer that included a trip to the NBA final with Orlando and an appearance at the European championships with Turkey. Turkoglu could, however, get on the court later this week."

New look, hope for Raptors

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September 29

Toronto Sun

"If all this pre-season optimism is starting to sound a little familiar, one needs to think back only a year ago when the arrival of Jermaine O'Neal to pair with Chris Bosh had the words Twin Towers on the tips of tongues throughout Toronto. A total of nine new faces guarantees this season will not get stale. This year general manager Bryan Colangelo's off-season has produced not just a complementary star to Bosh -- that would be Hedo Turkoglu -- but a bevy of lesser stars to surround the big two not to mention the kind of depth that should allow this team to overcome the predictable injuries. There's also the possible star in waiting in first-round pick DeMar DeRozan. Will it work? ..."

Vigorous training backfires on Raptors star Chris Bosh

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September 29

Toronto Star

"Chris Bosh was doing all the right things to get ready for the NBA season – working out in the gym and on the basketball court, eating right, living well and getting ready to hit training camp in full stride. Then he decided to do some sprinting. Bad idea."

Bosh has winning on his mind

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September 29

Toronto Star

"It's noticeable in the way he carries himself as he walks through the crowd, not preening but pretty close to it, a self-awareness of who he is and what he is and that he has arrived. It's noticeable when he starts to talk, there's an edge to his declarations, not defiance but pretty close to it, he's making sure people know it's about actions this season rather than words. Chris Bosh has reached a watershed mark in his relatively young NBA career, a star at the crossroads and he's grown up enough to know talk is cheap."

Having stars on light duties 'perfect'

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September 29

The Globe and Mail

"It's starting, but where to start? The Toronto Raptors haven't had an official practice yet and their two best players are either hurt (Chris Bosh) or just plain tired (Hedo Turkoglu), and both are likely unavailable for the hard part of training camp that starts in Ottawa today. Still, it was as if someone set off a sunshine bomb when the team's key figures came out to meet the media before boarding their Air Happy Times charter yesterday afternoon on their way to a week of two-a-days at Carleton University."

Minor injury puts Bosh out of action

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September 26

Toronto Star

"The Raptors will begin a most important training camp without a most important player. Chris Bosh has a minor strain of his left hamstring and is unlikely to take part in any workouts next week after camp opens in Ottawa. The 25-year-old power forward originally felt some discomfort while working out in Dallas last week and aggravated the muscle during an informal workout here Wednesday leading up to the start of camp."

Bosh's trip to South Africa a life-changing experience

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September 5

Toronto Sun

"Between sirens blaring in the background and his constant yawning over the phone, Chris Bosh doesn't really know whether he's coming or going. "Sorry, man," Bosh says, laughing, while sitting on a bus on the way to the U.S. Embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa. "I'm just incredibly tired." The fatigue is understandable. Since arriving in South Africa last Tuesday as part of the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program, Bosh hardly has had time to stretch his legs. It has been a whirlwind, with daily basketball clinics for local hoops stars and visits to such landmarks as the Apartheid Museum. Yesterday, Bosh and company helped out with a Habitat for Humanity project and visited an ..."

T.O.'s star power at risk

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July 21

Toronto Sun

"As the clock ticks down on Roy Halladay's time as the pre-eminent star on the Toronto sports scene, an uncomfortable realization hits home: Soon, this will be a city of not only inadequate teams, but almost devoid of the natural excitement that performers such as Halladay provide. Halladay always has been a contradiction of sorts as a modern superstar, so focused to be excellent, so detached personally. We got to know him as a ball player, just never as a person. We saw his fire every fifth day yet were exposed to so little of that fire in between. He always has been more player than personality, more consistent than colourful but, unlike his team, and unlike the rest of this market, he ..."

Might this keep Bosh in town?

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July 10

Toronto Sun

"One of the first to reach out to Hedo Turkoglu was Chris Bosh. The two had a brief phone conversation, but the moment left an impression with the newest Raptor. "When I heard his voice, I was nervous,'' Turkoglu said. "Then I was happy to hear him welcome me." Turkoglu's presence will be welcome because he is that offensively gifted. And it may even persuade Bosh to stick around beyond this season. General manager Bryan Colangelo has positioned his team brilliantly in a climate where money is tight. The team has three roster spots and can, in theory, use a "Bird Exception" to sign Carlos Delfino, a player it covets, the league's mid-level exception of roughly $5.8 million US and the ..."

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh interested in playing for Miami Heat

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June 14

Miami Herald

"The Heat's interest in Chris Bosh apparently is mutual. A friend of the Toronto power forward said Bosh has interest in playing for Miami, which would love to add him via trade this summer or free agency in 2010. Bosh assuredly will dismiss any report linking him to another team because he doesn't want to upset the Raptors and doesn't need to decide his future for 13 months. But the friend said playing in Miami appeals to him. With Bosh announcing he will test free agency in 2010, a competing executive who spoke to Raptors president Bryan Colangelo said Toronto appears open to considering offers for Bosh and likely would consider a package that includes Michael Beasley -- if the Heat ..."

Chris Bosh starts waiting game. Will Dwyane Wade, LeBron James follow?

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June 7

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

columnist Ira Winderman

"A weekly look at five talking points that have the league buzzing: 1. Bosh: Let's talk in 2010. Good for Chris Bosh. He took a stand. There will be no extension this summer, the Raptors power forward declared last week. Instead, his next contract move will come at the July 1, 2010 start of free agency. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have not been nearly as definitive, even though it is unlikely either would entertain an extension when they become eligible this summer, with July 12 the first day Wade could close such a Heat deal and July 18 the first day a Cavaliers extension agreement could be reached with James. The reality, though, is Bosh's preemptive statement preempts nothing. If ..."

Bosh masters more media

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June 2

Toronto Star

"Chris Bosh made a commitment to Canada yesterday, only not quite the type of commitment Raptor fans would love to hear. The all-star forward, who can opt out of his NBA contract next year, entered into an agreement with Warner Music Canada to produce a DVD and CD with a fall 2009 release date, and also announced his own application for iPhone and iPod Touch."

Common agent, common bond for Wade, Bosh?

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May 31

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

columnist Ira Winderman

"A weekly look at five talking points that have the league buzzing: 1. Not doubting Thomas. It is no coincidence that Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Raptors forward Chris Bosh, to the dollar, hold similar contracts. Wade will earn $14,410,581 in 2009-10. So will Bosh. Both can opt out after the coming season. Or both could earn $17,149,243 in 2010-11. Such is the measure of having the same agent, in this case Chicago-based Henry Thomas. While an amiable sort, Thomas also tends to remain low key to the point of reticence. When it comes to the two following a similar free-agent path, he leaves the talking to others. So Dwyane, for all the renewed speculation about a Wade-LeBron free-agent pairing ..."

Bosh is good, not great

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May 13

Toronto Sun

columnist Frank Zicarelli

"The feel-good story that is Jay Triano doesn't have a prayer of ending on a good note unless the Raptors radically change their roster and philosophy. All one needs to fully grasp the gap that exists between the Raptors and most of their hardwood peers is to watch an NBA playoff game. Teams that are competing for a title are athletic and tough. Teams that harbour hopes of going far into the playoffs have players who can create their own shot in late-game situations. The teams that excel at this time of the year defend and are deep. They also have a legitimate franchise player. The Raptors are so far away that Triano's presence as a full-time head coach will have a minimal impact ..."

Trading Beasley for Bosh could be Heat's wisest move

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May 7

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

columnist Dave Hyde

"When Pat Riley said signing Dwyane Wade was the top priority this offseason — "Absolutely," the Heat president said Wednesday — that's all I needed to hear about Michael Beasley's future. Start packing. Enjoy Toronto. Sorry it couldn't work out, because watching you grow would have been fun. That's why part of me hates to write this: Trading Beasley for Chris Bosh this summer becomes the safest, smartest, simplest move for the Heat to make. Maybe it's even the best move, though it's not the one with the biggest upside. This all will take some explaining and connecting of dots. Let's start here: This is about Wade, not Beasley. Wade drives the franchise. Wade sells the tickets. Wade is the ..."

Raptors GM has big plans

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April 21

Toronto Sun

"Bryan Colangelo wants Jay Triano to coach, retain an affordable Shawn Marion, more toughness, depth behind Jose Calderon, the return of Carlos Delfino and starter Anthony Parker to switch to a bench role. The Raptors general manager can have a big say in all these issues, but one thing he can't control is what franchise player Chris Bosh will do in the next 16 months. The shadow of July 1, 2010, already was clouding Colangelo's rallying call yesterday at the Air Canada Centre. "I had a very good conversation with Chris the other day in Chicago in our formal exit interview," Colangelo said. "We didn't talk about the future, we talked about some of the things we experienced this year (a ..."

Call him CB3

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April 14

Toronto Sun

"In a season where all sides pressed him about the Raptors' poor record, his intentions in 2010 and prodded into his personal life, Chris Bosh was able to get away from it all for a few seconds last night. It just happened he was holding a basketball in three-point land at the time, with no one in his face and a comeback victory on the line against the Washington Wizards. If only the whole year had been such a free and easy release of emotion for the captain as he calmly sank it with 9.9 seconds left to give Toronto a 97-96 comeback win, in the penultimate game of a 49-loss season. Toronto still had to close out the home team last night with some gutsy defence, but everything went its way ..."

Bosh drains late three as Raptors sink Wizards

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April 14

Toronto Star

"You can talk all you want about playing kids and taking a look at prospects and playing out the string on a Raptor season gone bad, but when the game's on the line it's time for the big boys to step up. And as Chris Bosh got the ball with the seconds ticking away, his team down two in the penultimate game of the regular season, all he wanted to do was make a shot, celebrate a little bit and get on to the next city. Running a tried-and-true pick-and-pop to perfection, Bosh took a pass from Jose Calderon and drilled a three-pointer with 9.3 seconds left in the game that gave the Raptors an improbable 97-96 win over the Washington Wizards in a game between two going-nowhere squads that was as ..."

Raptor fate in a word? Try Bosh

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April 13

Toronto Star

columnist Dave Feschuk

"Maybe four months ago, when Bryan Colangelo fired Sam Mitchell and promoted Jay Triano to interim head coach, the following words sounded plausible to Raptors fans. "This team's a lot better than an 8-9 record," Colangelo, the Raptors president and general manager, said back in December. "I think the players will respond favourably to a different voice now. That's not to discredit Sam. It's just, sometimes, change is necessary." Colangelo's brand of change – a December swap of coaches and an all-star-break trade that sent Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to Miami for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks – didn't change much in Raptorland, at least not for the better. But change will be the order ..."

Bosh shrugs off 2010 talk

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April 8

Toronto Star

"This has been far from the best year of Chris Bosh's NBA life and he knows the tumult isn't going to end when the season comes to a close next week. In fact, that's when the fun – and fun may not be quite the way he'd describe it – is really going to begin. Bosh's future with the Raptors has become the topic of near-daily discussion in the media and among the fans, with some people wondering if it'd be best for GM Bryan Colangelo to trade the 25-year-old, four-time all-star rather than deal with Bosh's free-agent status, which kicks in on July 1, 2010."

Raptors star can't escape N.Y. media

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April 5

Toronto Star

"It was the last time Chris Bosh would face The Beast on its own turf, and the monster was hungry. Three of its tentacles awaited him in the Raptors' locker room prior to yesterday's game at Madison Square Garden. Before long, eight of them were picking at Toronto's star player. True to form, Bosh parried every thrust. He took what The Beast – New York's unrelenting sports media – gave him and fed it nothing in return. He had played the game masterfully and so The Beast retreated, still unsure of what Bosh will do 14 months from now when he becomes a prized free agent in 2010."

Judge dismisses claim

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April 4

Toronto Star

"A Maryland court dismissed a child-support claim against Chris Bosh yesterday, ruling it did not have jurisdiction over the Raptors forward when it comes to support payments for his 4-month-old daughter, Trinity. Allison Mathis, Bosh's former live-in girlfriend and the girl's mother, filed suit in Maryland in November seeking support and sole custody, claiming Bosh abandoned her when she was seven months into a difficult pregnancy and attempted to have her removed from their jointly owned Texas home."

Bosh's defence tested

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March 30

Toronto Sun

"Chris Bosh's defence has never come under scrutiny, which is understandable given how much he means to the Raptors. Bosh isn't the greatest defender, but he isn't bad, either. The Raptors like to switch on screens, forcing a big like Bosh to guard a small like Bulls guard Ben Gordon. Such was the one-on-one matchup on the final possession of regulation in yesterday's wildly entertaining game. All Bosh could do was keep Gordon in front of him, which he did. But Gordon being the scorer that he is, he got his shot off just as the clock expired to send the game into overtime. Coaches will live with contested shots, which is precisely what Bosh did against Gordon, who heaved 26 shots from ..."

Wins pile up for Raps as Bosh saga adds a new twist

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March 29

Toronto Sun

"For Chris Bosh, the week could not end fast enough; for the rest of the Raptors, the results have been probably been the most on-court fun all season. They have a chance to extend their winning streak to a season-high four games today against the Chicago Bulls in wrapping up five straight home games. "This is the way we should have been playing all along," said forward Shawn Marion after they crushed Oklahoma City on Friday. "But it's never too late (to save the season)." Well, wins in all of their remaining 10 games are a must with plenty of help needed elsewhere, but no sense raining on the parade. Bosh can breath a bit easier after his lawyers on Friday gave his side of court ..."

Bosh says he's already supporting young child

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March 27

Toronto Star

"Chris Bosh remained tight-lipped yesterday about his ongoing child custody and support dispute with the mother of his 4-month-old daughter. But two days after explosive allegations made against Bosh in U.S. court documents came to light, legal representatives from both sides acknowledged that the case amounts to a dispute over the amount of money that should be paid in child support. Bosh offered a statement through a spokesman that indicated he is already supporting his child. "I love my daughter," said Bosh in the statement. "Of course I am financially supporting her.""

Bosh made first move in court, lawyer says

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March 26

Globe and Mail

"Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh began legal proceedings in October to support his then-unborn daughter, according to a Dallas lawyer. On Oct. 3, 2008, six weeks after he split with the baby's mother, Allison Mathis, Bosh filed a petition in a Dallas court to begin arranging custody and financial support of the child. In the event Bosh and Mathis could not come to a written agreement, the petition asked the court "to make orders for support of the child" and "provide for appropriate access to the child for both parties." When subsequent testing confirmed his paternity, Bosh filed an amendment to his original petition on Jan. 30, again requesting an order to cover off care, custody and ..."

Bosh goes on defence: `I know how things are'

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March 25

Toronto Star

"Amid allegations that he's denied a former girlfriend financial support for an infant daughter the woman says he fathered, Chris Bosh came out in defence of his character yesterday and vowed to handle his parental duties. The Raptors all-star forward, on his 25th birthday, refused to comment on the specifics of a lawsuit filed by a former lover but said he would honour any commitments. "All I can say is that I'm going to take care of my responsibilities like I've been doing in the past and in the future and keep respecting everyone," Bosh told reporters. "I love my daughter, I love myself and I respect her mother and I'll leave it at that.""

Bosh stands his ground

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March 25

Toronto Sun

"Happy birthday Chris Bosh. On the same day the face of the Raptors franchise turned 25 years old, Bosh had to face the music. But much like he faces double teams on the court and is forced to answer daily questions surrounding the team's poor performance, Bosh acquitted himself well and with aplomb. Bosh has been painted in U.S. court papers as a deadbeat dad who severed ties with his girlfriend at a time when she was seven months pregnant. Because the matter is in the hands of the court, Bosh wouldn't comment specifically on claims he has stopped paying child support. He did say that he loves his infant daughter and will allow the judiciary process to determine Bosh's financial ..."

Raptor Bosh a deadbeat dad, lawsuit says

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March 24

Toronto Star

columnist Dave Feschuk

"Chris Bosh, the face of Toronto's struggling NBA franchise, is being cast in U.S. court documents as a deadbeat father who broke up with his girlfriend when she was seven months pregnant, leaving her destitute and without medical care even as she fell ill. The court documents, filed in Maryland on behalf of Bosh's former live-in girlfriend, Allison Mathis, who is seeking child support and sole custody, allege that in early 2008 Mathis and Bosh planned to get married. According to the filings, whose allegations have been denied by Bosh, they made a consensual decision to have a child together and Bosh, who is earning a salary of $14.4 million (U.S.) this season, paid for a fertility drug ..."

Bosh's birthday bender overshadows basement battle

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March 23

Toronto Star

columnist Dave Feschuk

"It has been more than three years since Bryan Colangelo arrived in Toronto, since the Raptors' coaches and players and big brains began talking and talking and talking about playing up-tempo basketball with high-volume shooting. And yet it was only yesterday at the Air Canada Centre – three seasons after since-deposed coach Sam Mitchell broached the idea of the club ideally taking around 100 shots a game – the Raptors finally got up 100 regulation-time shots in a game. If Toronto's 100-76 win wasn't proof that go-go basketball is a strategy of unparalleled genius – and, given that the elusive milestone was only reached in a game against the woeful L.A. Clippers, it wasn't – at least the ..."